{"id":13349,"date":"2026-02-01T18:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13349"},"modified":"2026-02-01T18:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:17:56","slug":"sky-watcher-startravel-120-az-pronto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-startravel-120-az-pronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Startravel 120 AZ Pronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sky-Watcher Startravel 120 AZ Pronto - Powerful, versatile and immediately operational<\/h2>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Startravel 120 AZ Pronto<\/strong> is a telescope <strong>no fuss, grab-and-go<\/strong> par excellence, designed to offer a simple, efficient and versatile experience in both <strong>visual astronomy <\/strong>that <strong>daytime terrestrial observation<\/strong>. Thanks to its large diameter and fast optics, it is an excellent choice for both demanding beginners and experienced observers in search of an instrument that will meet all their needs.<br \/>\neasy to transport and quick to set up.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>120 mm wide-field optics - light, versatility and immersion<\/h3>\n<p>The Startravel 120 is a <strong>achromatic refractor with two air-separated lenses<\/strong>, a proven design<br \/>\nwhich effectively limits chromatic aberration compared to standard doublets. Its fast focal ratio<br \/>\n<strong>f\/5<\/strong> makes it an ideal instrument for <strong>wide field views<\/strong> and extended objects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>120 mm diameter<\/strong> - 38 % more light than a 102 mm<\/li>\n<li>Short focal length of <strong>600 mm<\/strong> for wide, bright fields<\/li>\n<li>Objective <strong>multi-processed<\/strong> for enhanced contrast and transmission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He excels at observation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>from <strong>open clusters<\/strong> and rich stellar fields<\/li>\n<li>from <strong>nebulae<\/strong> and bright galaxies<\/li>\n<li>of the <strong>Moon<\/strong> and <strong>planets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>from <strong>Sun<\/strong> (only with a suitable sun filter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to the supplied rectifier bend, the image is <strong>straight and correctly oriented<\/strong>, which enables<br \/>\ncomfortable to use in <strong>land and nature observation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Astrophotography and terrestrial photography made easy<\/h3>\n<p>With its short tube and fast optics, the Startravel 120 can be used as a true<br \/>\n<strong>fixed-focus optics<\/strong> for astronomical and terrestrial photography.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct connection <strong>SLR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ideal for <strong>lunar and solar eclipses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Perfect for <strong>landscape and nature photography<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>universal smartphone adapter<\/strong> is included, making it easy to capture<br \/>\nimages of the Moon, the Sun (with filter) or distant landscapes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>AZ Pronto frame - stability and precision<\/h3>\n<p>The frame <strong>AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth<\/strong> is designed for intuitive, fluid operation,<br \/>\nwithout complex alignment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Controls <strong>micrometric<\/strong> on altitude and azimuth axes<\/li>\n<li>Precise, comfortable tracking at high magnification<\/li>\n<li>Tripod <strong>deluxe stainless steel<\/strong> very rigid with accessory shelf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>21.5 cm column extension<\/strong> is supplied, allowing the working height to be increased<br \/>\nas required, especially for terrestrial observation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Achromatic refractor with two air-spaced lenses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>600 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focus report<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical treatment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Multi-treated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magnifications supplied<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30\u00d7 and 60\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maximum useful magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>240\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eyepieces<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10 mm &amp; 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